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Do You Work LIke A Bricklayer Or A Change Artist?

August 5, 2013

That’s when I came across Buckminster Fuller’s writing. He provided a focus of attention that continues to inspire millions around the world. And I wanted to be a part of his vision for humanity, I wanted to play a part. So much so, that I completely reorganized my business to that end.

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It Helps To Have Heroes In Your Life By Design

July 29, 2013

Both my reading of Bucky’s work and my work with Tom got me thinking about legacies, and the role they play as motivators for dramatic changes in our lives. Ever since, I’ve watched and listened, and I’ve learned that legacy isn’t about how old you are.

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Keep Your Wits About You!

April 29, 2013

Finding humor and sharing it is one of the simplest ways to keep your wits about you. Good humor breaks down the barriers that keep us divided and polarized, and builds bridges to bring us together. Humor discharges resistance, overcomes stubbornness, and creates opportunity for dialog

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Relationships Are Not About Reality, They Are About Perception!

April 15, 2013

If you don’t know how people see you, hear you and think about what you say, or what they need to see, hear and experience in order to consider what you say, what you don’t know can hurt you. Everything you say and do is filtered by perception, which results from a mental process called generalization, where little things add up–both the good and the bad. Why leave this to chance?

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Want More Cooperation? Highlight It!

April 8, 2013

ut as natural as it is with people that you like or share an objective with, it may stop when you perceive someone or something as difficult. The key to this lesson is that no one cooperates with anyone who seems to be against them. People need to know “Are you with me or not?” Seek common ground.

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The Way Out Is Forward. You Need A Direction!

March 25, 2013

The challenge in life, and in communication specifically, is to define a direction for your interaction with someone, and organize yourself around that outcome. You’ve heard the expression, “Begin with the end in mind”? Knowing your desired outcome is a fundamental key to purposeful and productive interpersonal behavior.

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Focus On Their Behavior, Not Your Opinion

January 14, 2013

If you’re going to tell someone about a problem, you will be well served to make a distinction between what they do (their actual behavior) and your reaction to it (your thoughts, words and feelings about their behavior). Behavior is observable, reportable, predictable.

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Dr. K’s Top Ten Words For Healthy Communication

January 7, 2013

What is healthy communication? The purpose of healthy communication is to bring about positive change, which ultimately is the role of a health focused doctor. It’s also your role any time you want to do your part to create a better tomorrow.

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